Spoiler alert: we haven't found a lead service line in the Raleigh Water system. So, why did residents recently receive a long, scary-looking letter about lead water lines? In this episode of Your City, Answered, Raleigh Water Assistant Director Ed Buchan explains:

• What the EPA requires and why you may have received a letter
• How older homes with lead solder could pose a risk
• Free lead testing offered by Raleigh Water
• The City’s plan to replace galvanized service lines at no cost to you
• Simple tips to reduce exposure

Resources & Links:

• https://raleighnc.gov/services/water-and-sewer/lead-and-your-drinking-water
• https://www.epa.gov/sdwa